Galen, the coach. A Reading of De Sanitate Tuenda
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Galen, strength, speed, power, daily routines.Abstract
Galen is usually known as a critic of professional sport. On the other hand, I contend in this article that he was very familiar with the techniques needed for developing the strength, power and speed of the athletes and the daily routines of exercise. He must have observed athletes during their training very carefully. In his treatise On Health (De Sanitate Tuenda) Galen describes the need for warming up and cooling down when exercising as a way to avoid fatigue. He mentions also the importance of adapting the training routines to individuals and training at the proper time. His terminology is very modern and has arrived to us.
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